ZIP Code 06850
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Norwalk · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 18,078
- Median income
- $123,633
- Median home value
- $581,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.2%
- Land area
- 17.4 sq mi
1,040/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 109% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
New York
ZIP code 06850 in Norwalk, Connecticut has a population of 18,078. The median household income is $123,633, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $581,200, 109% above the US average. 51.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06850 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 18,078 residents, producing a population density of 1,040 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06850 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06850 sits at $123,633 (9% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $65,941. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $581,200 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $2,170 per month, and 54.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06850 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06850 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06850.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06850, Norwalk, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,078
Population
17.4
Area (sq mi)
1,040
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06850?
40.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
27.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$123,633
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$65,941
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,598
Total Housing Units
8,138
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$581,200
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$2,170
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06850 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 143 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 161 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 194 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 499 business establishments in ZIP 06850, employing approximately 5,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $516,104,000.
499
Businesses
5,466
Employees
$516.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 50 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06850 vs 06856 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06856 | Norwalk, CT | 3 | 1.6 mi |
| 06854 | Norwalk, CT | 29,100 | 2.7 mi |
| 06851 | Norwalk, CT | 26,703 | 2.2 mi |
| 06853 | Norwalk, CT | 3,646 | 4.0 mi |
| 06855 | Norwalk, CT | 7,892 | 3.3 mi |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 5.6 mi |
| 06820 | Darien, CT | 20,732 | 3.9 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 3.7 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 4.4 mi |
| 06880 | Westport, CT | 26,647 | 5.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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